Taegan P.
    asked  01/09/18
        the sum of 2 numbers 146. the larger number is sixteen less then 5 times the smaller number. find both numbers.
        
     
    
    
        
    
        
        
    
        
        
            
                        Andy C.
                    answered  01/09/18
            
            
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        (5x  - 16) + x = 146
 
6x - 16 = 146
 
6x = 162
 
x = 162/6 = 81/3 = 27
 
5(27) - 16 = 135 - 16 = 119
 
119 + 27 = 146
 
119 and 27
     
 
             
        
        
     
    
     
        
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